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Donna Marchese described two near collisions in a week and said enforcement should include more sting operations for over-tinted windows, unregistered vehicles and speeding. \"So can we do some enforcement here? Can we have a campaign or something? Because it's getting really bad out there,\" Marchese said.

Councilmembers expressed agreement with Marchese's concerns and asked staff to follow up. Police Chief Minson later told the council the department conducts targeted enforcement and gave an example: after a resident complaint the previous Friday, officers deployed to Ninth Street and observed a motorist driving at a high rate of speed and running stop signs; officers stopped the driver Monday morning, issued a citation for reckless driving and impounded the vehicle.

Chief Minson and other council members said enforcement is ongoing, that many violations go unseen by residents but are being addressed, and that impoundment and citations are among tools used to deter reckless driving.

No formal council action was recorded on the matter at the Feb. 4 meeting; councilmembers and staff encouraged residents to report recurring problem locations so enforcement can be allocated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Chino Council Meeting - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Chino resident described near-miss crashes and urged the council to increase traffic enforcement; police said targeted enforcement is occurring and cited a recent example where a motorist was stopped, cited for reckless driving and had their vehicle impounded.","taxTitle","Chino City, San Bernardino County, California","taxId",4242,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346918,"Chino council reappoints Brandon Blanchard and names two ex officio planning delegates",398,5352000,5750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195&start=5352&end=5750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195/thumbnail_5352000.jpg","/articles/6346918/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Chino-council-reappoints-Brandon-Blanchard-and-names-two-ex-officio-planning-delegates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346918-c8d940196f3fdbb7e4906ae14bbb758d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159749&Signature=mPSn~gC0BSoho~I9chKVhoYegr~nSDRhzsfpmOdugeTBw7M4ix~m0zBaqFo0DQbH~KyFpzB~DJa0eElL~o89ntM9Y2LXUO8m0-jwMxp3x4r~8BA-h8q7WABDjgDeNI-GfWVSXZAK00e0NuEYltK7cAsNX3ymdPz~kt~JJIsfQx86nk~Bot-7wtrNEotOf0xfmS1QBoe~igPO3x2xLdrsBoqAFJN8M4FHMcQUhefGHR4dWnKIxtXebQsGS9wDXbIe8P1alw9PzURmIKRRPrUhQkMx8q8vmrlbcbHYMCIaWsW8-w5k~Rz2pkTnNbBifo8L2kgo43vJrHpFkJEsm2UWEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino City Council on Feb. 4 reappointed Brandon Blanchard to the Planning Commission and appointed two ex officio representatives to the commission's sphere-of-influence seat after interviewing a competitive pool of applicants.

Mayor (name not specified in transcript) recommended reappointing Blanchard, who has lived in Chino for 31 years and has served on the Planning Commission since 2009. The council voted unanimously to reappoint him.

The council also appointed Jerry Rowe to represent the north area and Drew Sasser to represent the south area as ex officio planning commission members. The mayor said both were selected after evaluations of nine applicants and described Rowe and Sasser as long-time residents with deep familiarity with local planning issues.

Councilmember Flores moved to approve the slate; Mayor Pro Tem Kurt Burton seconded the motion, and the council voted unanimously to confirm the appointments. The newly appointed members were sworn in at the meeting.

Councilmembers thanked applicants and noted the time commitment required by planning commissioners, including the reading and background work needed to evaluate development proposals and policies.","The council unanimously reappointed Brandon Blanchard to the Planning Commission and appointed Jerry Rowe and Drew Sasser as ex officio planning commission members following interviews of multiple applicants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346920,"Chino resident asks council to press ARC board on public comment rules, voting weight and veterinary services",305,1421000,1726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195&start=1421&end=1726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195/thumbnail_1421000.jpg","/articles/6346920/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Chino-resident-asks-council-to-press-ARC-board-on-public-comment-rules-voting-weight-and-veterinary-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346920-229dee2ec6d136ec5ad038fa0e5a091a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159749&Signature=ewNUenEsxvE88yHXuXskFm6Sqj8dqXB3xY7bwwTWvnDdzTi9rlKCkW9CYiKq7KSBzV-Ycrju6QnmvtbH8ny6-BuNKhFAOxC~Ib-s4uYjMlqBsjXmC0iCtJKJp7z8FtpPSv6D1QBp3eh3~9UA4mb0JFBs9dyUQqiaSa7GNq0b5VRfn7PgywTFCKWmRKqexPPV1BzhTjhmycnzLNeFQs6Bv2U1BIAwkKhX~ugWaClxQZ82NjM39lMxRGMuiqr2XiGt9ILVqT6WWp16JQ6jn5nbe4KRDREtmVqaZDLmUvFpWcH3JCCrznl1246UaVkp5GT9mb1IoORBkoE31pH8X061lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Chino resident told the City Council on Feb. 4 she wants the city to press the regional animal services joint powers authority to change several practices that she said limit Chino residents' input and influence.

Mo (Moe) Mendoza, who identified herself as a District 2 resident, told the council the ARC board (formerly West End Animal Services Agency) allows only two minutes for public comment and that ARC Chair Paul Leon enforces that limit; Mendoza asked the city to request in writing that ARC extend public comment for Chino residents to at least three minutes, ideally up to five like Chino's public-comment policy.

Mendoza also said city policies and the ARC joint powers agreement give Ontario effective control through weighted voting because Ontario contributes most funding; she asked the city to host an ARC presentation to explain the JPA, voting policies and the effect on Chino's influence within ARC.

On medical services, Mendoza said she had submitted a Dec. 5 letter asking whether ARC will have a contract with a veterinarian for the temporary or permanent ARC facility, and said she has not received a response. She asked the council to seek clarity on whether ARC will provide medical care and trap-and-release or only intake and adoption services.

Mendoza asked the council to post ARC agendas on the City of Chino website so residents can find meetings when Ontario does not post them.

Mayor acknowledged the remarks and said he would discuss Mendoza's concerns with the city manager. The council did not take a formal action on Mendoza's requests during the meeting; staff indicated the mayor and staff would follow up with the city manager.","A Chino resident asked the council to request that the ARC (formerly West End Animal Services Agency) board give Chino residents at least three minutes for public comment, explain weighted voting rules, and disclose veterinarian service arrangements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346924,"Chino Council delays changes to fireworks rules after nonprofits, wholesaler warn of cost and logistics",3503,1894000,5397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195&start=1894&end=5397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246300-5eecdd6d6a0cc2464f3b99d73f5df195/thumbnail_1894000.jpg","/articles/6346924/Chino-City/San-Bernardino-County/California/Chino-Council-delays-changes-to-fireworks-rules-after-nonprofits-wholesaler-warn-of-cost-and-logistics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346924-3d7d19a7957467644144032a71f7da11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159749&Signature=D9MpdNyAprk48uHA2Lrlh9cnWrKFPYCbRBRSOS9lDTPgp~pWN~07xNe~LJDpSHw5h3RLH-~Mbvtg-rwpcwYVAZVJHrjkN-cpOYkLtacMgo0Qet8iO00CbWfPhzJRATywUTTTt~KJMBGsOIaIZsuvrnFlHsG0UnY4Mbm4JVfL8qXzww16zti4nDajE7yrKzSqHfjSNt~QjbyGc5CagmufJq1QcPShdGnpt-HdwO3kFwqTsDAh2R9RKJtQmJadMNfRGs9iNwEyocmmzMThK-pXDNNlEEZLp1Ad43amIo8adPnKWF1U0QDPf0HTYCh2~MpV5G1~muORuLrWwRwbkS4~XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino City Council on Feb. 4 postponed proposed amendments to the city's fireworks ordinance after nonprofit booth operators and a major wholesaler raised concerns that the changes could impose steep pickup fees and operational burdens.

City staff had recommended revisions to Chino Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 that would strengthen the watchman requirement for retail booths and require wholesalers to retrieve unsold inventory from booths by 5 p.m. on July 5. Community Services staff briefed the council on a 2024 incident in which an unattended truck and trailer loaded with packaged fireworks was found in an unincorporated area, and said the proposed changes were intended to reduce future safety risks.

The council's discussion focused on two competing priorities: reducing the safety risk of unsupervised fireworks left in neighborhoods, and limiting new costs or logistical burdens on volunteer-run nonprofit fundraising booths. Don Lugo Band Boosters, other local nonprofits, and TNT Fireworks representatives urged the council to reconsider the wholesale-pickup requirement or allow a centralized local return location.

\"We're being told it could be anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 per TNT booth,\" said Carly Remender, representing Don Lugo Band Boosters, describing the potential cost to small nonprofit sellers. Tony Flores, another volunteer, proposed a TNT-run centralized return location in Chino on July 5 so groups could avoid traveling to Rialto and incur high pickup fees.

John Kelly, vice president of TNT Fireworks, said wholesalers currently deliver product to booths and can process returns at a Rialto facility with appointments that typically take about an hour, but processing all groups locally on July 5 would be a significant change in operations. Kelly said TNT was willing to cooperate but asked for flexibility in the ordinance language.

Councilmembers across the dais acknowledged the nonprofits' fundraising role and raised questions about vendor practices and transparency. Councilmember Comstock noted the ordinance change stemmed from an investigation and commission recommendations. Mayor Pro Tem Kurt Burton and others said the current vendor landscape and changes in vendor practices over time had contributed to the problem.

Rather than adopt the revisions on first reading, the council voted to pull the item and directed staff to meet with stakeholders, including nonprofits and wholesalers, and return with a revised approach in two weeks. Staff said applications for retail booth permits will still be made available Feb. 14 and groups will be advised that the ordinance language is pending council action.

The council asked staff to explore options such as: (1) requiring wholesalers (via their wholesale permit) to offer a local collection or pickup option, (2) clarifying that any required transport must comply with legal transport limits, and (3) creating an approved-vendor or RFP process to increase transparency and competition among wholesalers. Staff said Phantom Fireworks told staff it would comply with the ordinance as written and would not charge vendors for pickup if the code passed; TNT had indicated it might charge for pickup unless a central-chinatown solution were negotiated.

The Community Services Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended changes to sections 8.12.110 and 8.12.130 of the municipal code to enhance safety and require wholesalers to pick up unsold stock by 5 p.m. on July 5.

Councilmembers asked staff to bring back a revised proposal that preserves nonprofit fundraising while addressing the safety concerns that prompted the review. The council did not adopt the ordinance at this meeting.

Votes at a glance: The council did not take a final vote on Ordinance No. 2025-1; it was tabled for two weeks and staff was directed to return with revisions and stakeholder input.

The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 18, when the item will return unless staff requests a different schedule.","Council members delayed an ordinance change to Chino Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 that would require wholesalers to pick up unsold \"safe and sane\" fireworks by 5 p.m. July 5, directing staff to work with vendors and local nonprofits and return in two weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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